necktie — a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnektaɪ/
Example Sentences
- His necktie was so tight that he looked like a gift-wrapped present.
- The job interview requires candidates to wear a necktie.
- He spent ten minutes trying to tie his necktie perfectly.
necktie
NOUN[/ˈnektaɪ/]
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
a well-dressed businessman stands before a mirror adjusting a striped silk tie around his neck. He carefully pulls the wide end through the knot while tucking it under his pressed white shirt collar. The tie falls neatly down the front of his shirt, completing his professional appearance. A store clerk nearby holds additional ties and nods approvingly at the customer's choice. Other business suits and formal accessories hang in the background on elegant displays. a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
High-tie for success, but why tie so tight?
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term evolved from a cloth worn around the neck by 17th-century Croatian soldiers. French court adopted this garment and called it 'cravate', which later influenced English naming conventions. English speakers created the compound 'necktie' by combining the native English words 'neck' and 'tie' to describe this fashionable neckwear.
Breakdown
neck (the part of the body between head and shoulders) + tie (to fasten or bind). The compound literally describes an object that ties around the neck.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“His necktie was so tight that he looked like a gift-wrapped present.”
“The job interview requires candidates to wear a necktie.”
“He spent ten minutes trying to tie his necktie perfectly.”
“My cat thinks my necktie is the world's most expensive toy.”
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